I’m a Milwaukee-based illustrator, designer, and filmmaker specializing in key art and poster design for films. I love meeting new creatives, so please get in touch so we can discuss your project!

 
 
 
 

Film Involvement: Seasons (2024), Timeless (2024), The Car Lot (2024), Sentinel (2023), Me, Myself & the Void (2023), Dragons Nest (2019), Bad Review (2019), Survival Guide (2019), Shrek Retold (2018), Bird Box (2018), Flint Town (2018), Last Chance U (2018), All About the Washingtons (2018), Preset (2018), The Alligator Hunter (2017), Black Licorice (2017), The Death Drive (2015), Raiders! (2015)

As the Director of Experiential Learning at MIAD, I oversee and manage client projects, working with organizations including Generac, Kohler, Baird, SC Johnson, and Summerfest. I collaborate with clients to define creative goals, develop concepts, and guide projects from initial ideas through final execution, working alongside talented student artists and designers to deliver professional creative solutions.

Client Highlights: Harley Davidson, Trek, Carmex, Kohler, The Bucks, Milwaukee Magazine, About Face Media, Purple Onion, Wonder Wonder, Laughlin Constable, MKE 99, Visit Milwaukee, SRH, Wisconsin Jobs Now, MIAD, Boston Store, Summerfest.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kyle V. James is a Milwaukee-based illustrator, designer, and filmmaker specializing in movie poster design, film key art, and custom illustration. He works with independent filmmakers, first-time directors, production companies, and creative clients to develop original artwork that captures the vision and identity of a film or project. Kyle offers affordable, flexible options for independent and emerging filmmakers who need professional movie posters, promotional artwork, concept art, storyboards, and other illustration services. He believes every film deserves artwork that brings its vision to life and works closely with clients to create distinctive, compelling visuals without requiring a large studio budget.